ST. PAUL, Minn. — Owners of an old-school soda shop in St. Paul, Minn., are being warned to kick the habit and stop stocking novelty candy cigarettes.

City inspectors threatened a misdemeanor citation and $500 fine if Lynden's soda fountain is caught selling the fake smokes again. Authorities said the offering violated an ordinance barring the sale of candy smokes and cartoon character lighters.

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